A group of fed-up residents in Venice, California, have taken matters into their own hands to address the growing homeless crisis in their neighborhood. In a move that has raised eyebrows, they've hired a team of former MS-13 gang members to patrol the streets and clean up the area, which they describe as a "war zone." The former gangbangers, who have reportedly undergone a path to rehabilitation, are being paid to help restore order and cleanliness to the once-thriving beachside community. As the city struggles to find a solution to the homelessness epidemic, this unconventional approach has sparked debate about the effectiveness of community-led initiatives in tackling complex social issues.


Fed-up Venice residents hire ex-MS-13 gangbangers to take back homeless ‘war zone’  New York Post